Sequencing influenza viruses at CDC

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Title

Sequencing influenza viruses at CDC

Description

A CDC scientist preforms genome sequencing to compare genetic sequences of influenza vaccine viruses with circulating influenza viruses. This is one way to assess how closely related the circulating influenza viruses are to the viruses selected for the influenza virus vaccine.

Source

CDC Public Health Image Library, Image 22172

Citation

“Sequencing influenza viruses at CDC,” CDC Museum Digital Exhibits, accessed September 21, 2024, https://cdcmuseum.org/items/show/1178.